Women typically begin to experience estrogen deficiency immediately after a hysterectomy or removal of ovaries and when they start to enter menopause. Symptoms of estrogen deficiency include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and decreased mood. The benefits of bio-identical estrogen replacement therapy include relief...
Vitamin D3 is not necessarily a vitamin as we generally think of vitamins. It is a hormone the body generates in response to sun exposure. Just 20 minutes a day of sun exposure on untanned skin is required to optimize your levels. But in the...
What are collagen peptides? Collagen is a structural protein that enhances multiple systems in our bodies, including our skin, hair, gastrointestinal tract, muscular tissue, and bone joints. Many people suffer from collagen deficiencies since collagen is found primarily in the ligaments, cartilage, and bone marrow...
Being successful might not seem worth the stress, struggle, or disappointment. Success can be quite simple, though not necessarily easy. Avoiding the mistakes that limit success is the best first step toward achieving success. Recognizing and avoiding these mistakes can provide a stepping-stone to new...
A sexless marriage is defined as a marriage with little or no sexual activity or physical intimacy. While many couples experience periods of little to no sex throughout their marriages, a sexless marriage is often a sign of an underlying issue experienced by one or...
Intermittent fasting has become a new buzzword in the health community in recent years, with some people claiming that giving up food for 12-16 hours a day, or for an entire day per week, has boosted their metabolism and helped them lose weight. But is...
Hormonal imbalances can be responsible for many health issues, but one often overlooked is poor mental health. A number of maladies, including depression, anxiety and intense stress, can arise when hormones like cortisol, testosterone and estrogen are out of whack. The Anxiety & Depression Association of...
High-intensity interval, or HIIT, training, like OrangeTheory workouts and spin classes, is popular today and for good reason. This style of workout has been found to burn more fat in less time and have strong cardiovascular benefits. However, these workouts may only be for some,...
The gut microbiome is an important part of anyone’s bodily health. The microbiome is made up of a variety of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, mainly in the intestines. Every individual will have a balance of “good” and “bad” organisms in their microbiome,...
Improving personal health doesn’t have to mean purchasing expensive supplements and workout equipment. Many people have tools to better their health already sitting in the kitchen cabinet. Spices and herbs have been an essential part of medicine since ancient times, and even modern studies have...